Title: Secretary Pete Buttigieg Criticizes Trump's Age and Acuity Compared to Kamala Harris

In an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's age and acuity, comparing them unfavorably to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. With Joe Biden no longer in the race, Buttigieg argued that voters are now worried about the sharp contrast between Trump and Harris's capabilities.

Buttigieg pointed out that at 78 years old, Biden's exit makes Trump the oldest presidential nominee in U.S. history. He questioned how anyone could ignore Trump's rambling statements on the campaign trail and not be concerned about his age and acuity. Whether Buttigieg's theory is based on research or hopeful thinking, he did not hesitate to criticize the three-time GOP nominee.

Drawing a clear distinction between Democrats and Republicans, Buttigieg took aim at what he called "Trump's personality cult." He criticized Trump for his bizarre comments, such as suggesting the idea of electrocuting sharks and comparing himself to Hannibal Lecter. In contrast, Buttigieg praised Biden for making the difficult decision to withdraw from the race, describing it as an extraordinary and selfless choice.

Buttigieg emphasized that Trump lacks the capacity to put his own interests aside for the country, contrasting it with Biden's decision. He stated that Trump could not even conceive of taking such a step, praising Biden's courage in doing so.

The Democratic Party has swiftly rallied behind Harris, who has closed the polling gap with Trump and is currently performing better than Biden among independents, people of color, women, and voters under 35. The Republicans, including Trump, have struggled to develop a consistent line of attack against Harris, resorting to labeling her a "radical, left lunatic" and making derogatory comments about her identity.

Meanwhile, the Harris campaign has also shifted its messaging, adopting a younger and more relatable tone. They are branding Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, as "weird" and pivoting away from the Biden campaign's emphasis on Trump as a "threat to democracy."

Trump's supporters acknowledge that he faces a tougher race without Biden on the ticket, with some even conceding that Harris's age, 59, may give Democrats an advantage. Buttigieg, who is being considered as a potential vice presidential contender for Harris, has been vocal in his support for her campaign and has criticized Trump and Vance in his media appearances.

Despite Buttigieg's open interest in the position and his campaigning efforts in Michigan, Harris's confidants and allies remain skeptical of his chances and see him as a longshot candidate.

It remains to be seen how the age and acuity debate will shape the presidential race, but Buttigieg's remarks highlight the growing concerns about Trump's capabilities compared to Kamala Harris. As the election draws closer, both campaigns will undoubtedly intensify their efforts to appeal to voters and secure their respective advantages.